[Essex County Community Foundation](https://www.eccf.org)

January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)

$30,000 total per award (over 3 years); multi-year grants only

Supports Essex County, MA nonprofits delivering gender-specific programs addressing systemic inequities for women and girls.

Forecasted cycle—dates and details may shift; funds must be spent within Essex County, MA.

--- ## Description The program provides annual, competitive, multi-year grants to nonprofit organizations serving women and girls in Essex County, Massachusetts. The focus is on supporting gender-specific programs that address systemic inequities, such as racial or gender-based disparities, economic empowerment, health, social justice, academic achievement, and leadership development. Grants are intended to maximize the impact of nonprofit programs and services that improve the lives of women and girls in the region. --- ## Due Dates - January 2027 (Application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Each grant provides $30,000 total, distributed over 3 years ($10,000/year). - Only multi-year grants are awarded in each cycle. - Organizations may only receive funding for a specific program once every three years. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) status required). - Programs must serve women and girls (including those who identify as such) residing in Essex County, MA. - Funds must be used within Essex County, MA. Organizations do not have to be based in the county, but preference is given to Essex County-based organizations. - Programs must address at least one of the following areas: - Economic Empowerment (e.g., workforce development, financial management) - Health and Well-Being (e.g., access to healthcare, nutrition) - Equity and Social Justice (e.g., housing access, addressing racial inequity) - Academic Achievement (reducing disparities in academic performance) - Leadership Development (building confidence and career advancement) - Priority is given to organizations with annual operating budgets under $5 million. - Grants are limited to non-sectarian programming. Programs sponsored by religious organizations are eligible only if open to all and free from mandatory religious instruction. - Grants will not be awarded: - To individuals - To agencies with pending 501(c)(3) status - For debt/deficit reduction, political, sectarian, endowment, capital campaigns, or research/feasibility studies --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted electronically through the [ECCF grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=eccf). - Organizations may create, save, and edit drafts prior to submission. - Application review begins in late January, with possible follow-up calls or site visits in February and March. - Final funding decisions are made by the Grants Allocation Committee and approved by the Advisory Board. - Award notifications are typically made by mid-May. --- ## Additional Information - Grant recipients must submit annual interim reports (each April) and a final report at the end of the 3-year period via the online portal. - Grantees are expected to acknowledge The Women’s Fund as a funding partner in publicity and on their website. - Organizations that received a multi-year grant in the previous cycle may reapply only for a different program. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Guidelines](https://www.eccf.org/the-womens-fund-of-essex-county) - [Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=eccf) - [Grant Process Details](https://www.thewomensfundec.org/grantprocess) - [Recent Grant Recipients](https://www.thewomensfundec.org/grantspage/#2020-grant-recipients) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |---------------------|-----------------------------|---------------------------|--------------------| | Amy Moran Lowe | Vice President of Programs | a.lowe@eccf.org | (978) 777-8876 x138| | General Inquiries | - | info@eccf.org | (978) 777-8876 | Address: 500 Cummings Center, Suite 5450, Beverly, Massachusetts 01915 ---

The Women’s Fund of Essex County

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